The Pumpkin Cottage at The Victorian Miniature Parlour

 Hello everyone,

I hope you are all well. After sharing yesterday’s post about The Tiny Folly, today I am excited to introduce you to the final piece that has been added to The Victorian Miniature Parlour.

This special little house is called The Pumpkin Cottage, and it holds a very dear place in my heart. It is built in a charming Tudor style, with its rustic beams, textured walls, and quaint roofline. But what makes it even more enchanting is the little touch of magic in its design. The moment you see it, you feel as though it has stepped straight out of a fairy-tale. The kind of place where one might imagine meeting a wise old storyteller, or perhaps where Posy the Tiny Teddy Bear could pop in for an adventure!

Another detail that makes The Pumpkin Cottage so unique is the addition of an interior staircase;  something quite rare in 1:144 scale houses. This feature adds both realism and charm, making it feel like a true lived-in home despite its small size.

The cottage opens from the back, revealing its interior, and I have carefully decorated it with tiny furniture, accessories, and decorative touches. From little chairs to miniature tables, each piece has been chosen to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Though the rooms are small, they have their own character, and the staircase gives the illusion of a home full of stories and secrets.

I am so pleased with how this project has turned out, and I feel it makes a fitting final addition to The Victorian Miniature Parlour. To display it properly, I am considering placing it on a lazy Susan so that visitors can admire it from every angle; both the intricate Tudor exterior and the magical interior details.

Here are a few pictures and a short video of how it looks. I hope you enjoy seeing it as much as I enjoyed creating it.

This weekend, I will be away in Arnhem for the Dolls House Nederland Show, and I am truly looking forward to it. With 53 international exhibitors, it promises to be a wonderful weekend full of inspiration, creativity, and friendships. I cannot wait to share my miniatures and meet so many of you who are just as passionate about this hobby as I am.

That’s all for today, my friends. Stay tuned for more updates from Arnhem and beyond, and thank you, as always, for joining me on this miniature journey.

Take care and see you soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx

The Tiny Folly at The Victorian Miniature Parlour.

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all well. I must start by apologising for not posting earlier. It has been quite a hectic few weeks! With the kids back at school and all the final preparations for the upcoming Dolls House Nederland Show in Arnhem next weekend, things have been really busy here at My Miniature World.

Nevertheless, I always try to find a little time to work on my ongoing project, The Victorian Miniature Parlour. It is almost complete but by now you know me, I can never resist adding just one more detail or miniature! Although this project is quite small, it has taken me much longer than expected, especially with all the delicate 1:144 scale miniatures that I wanted to include. Every tiny piece requires patience, but in the end, it’s these details that bring the scene to life.

One of my favourite recent additions is The Folly by Petite Properties, which I’ve affectionately named The Tiny Folly. I fell in love with its unusual shape and the matching little table. The kit also came with a staircase and even a sweet little under-stairs cupboard. Though the rooms are small, they were still large enough to decorate with floor paper, picture frames, carpets, and a few carefully chosen furniture pieces.

The lower room feels quite grand with a piano taking centre stage, creating the impression of a miniature music salon. The upper room is much cosier, with an armchair and a tiny desk! the perfect corner for reading or writing in peace.

Here are a few pictures and a short video of how it looks now in The Dollshouse Shop. I’m sure Julia is enjoying it as much as I do!

That’s all for today. I hope you liked this little peek into The Tiny Folly. Stay tuned for more updates and latest news  as I get closer to the Arnhem show, and of course for the finishing touches to The Victorian Miniature Parlour. Exciting times are just around the corner!

Take care and see you soon,

Rebecca xxx

Caroline’s Home – A Vintage Treasure in My Collection

 Hello Everyone,

How are you? I hope that your week is  good. As my glorious Summer is coming to an end, I am extremely busy preparing for the kids to go back to school, while preparing for the Dolls House Nederland Show in Arnhem. But it's not all doom and gloom. 

Every now and then, a very special dolls’ house finds its way into my collection; even when I’m not looking for one! Recently, I was lucky enough to acquire a Caroline’s Home dolls’ house from a lovely Maltese couple, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. 

Caroline’s Home was first introduced in 1975 by the British company A. Barton & Co. Known for their dolls’ house furniture, Barton created this charming line in 1:16 scale, which made it slightly smaller than the standard 1:12 collectors’ houses. Later, in the 1985, the Swedish company Lundby continued the production under their name, introducing even more accessories and the famous low-voltage lighting system.

What set Caroline’s Home apart at the time were its thoughtful details: working shutters, printed wallpapers, opening windows, and the possibility of adding electric lighting. These touches made it stand out as both a toy and a collector’s piece.

Older dolls’ houses carry with them a character and history that newer models simply cannot replicate. Their little marks, faded wallpapers, and quirky imperfections are part of their story. For me, renovation is not the game; preservation is. To over-restore would be to erase the very history that makes them so special. 

This particular house hardly needs any work at all. It just needs a touch of care on the windows and then it will be left as it is, a slice of the past perfectly preserved.

To make this house feel alive again, I’ve added some beautiful vintage furniture pieces that suit its period and scale. The 1:16 size has its own charm, and it’s been such a joy to dress the rooms with items that complement its history. Each little chair, table, or lamp adds to the atmosphere, making Caroline’s Home feel warm and inviting once more. I still need to add more furniture and definitely I need to fix the lighting system.

One of the most talked-about features of Caroline’s Home is its nursery wallpaper. Collectors will often smile when they remember the bold prints . In some houses, the nursery was decorated with oversized motifs of animals such as giant chickens and horses!  These quirky designs gave the dolls’ house an unforgettable personality and made it stand out from other models of the time.

Other charming details include:

• Back wall windows, unusual for many dollhouses.

• A distinctive copper strip lighting system (in the Lundby era) which allowed tiny plug-in lamps.

• A scale of 1:16, which meant specially made furniture which is smaller than standard 1:12, but full of character.

Caroline’s Home is more than just a dolls’ house ,  it’s a piece of toy history. From its origins in the Barton workshop in the UK to the hands of collectors like me today, it carries with it decades of stories, play, and memories.

Sometimes, the best treasures are the ones you don’t go looking for… they simply find you. 

I will be sharing more on Caroline's Home once I furnish it and add more details to it. This is all for today, Make sure to keep tuned for the next updates on the ongoing projects and the latest news.

Take Care and See You Soon.

Hugs,

Rebecca xxx